A new mayor for Westland, long-serving candidates outJOANNE CARROLL/Stuff.co.nz New Zealand's longest serving councillor Doug Truman has lost his seat after 48 years. The West Coast has one new mayor but other long-serving councillors have lost their seats. Bruce Smith was elected Westland mayor with a 350-vote margin over nearest rival and incumbent councillor Andy Thompson. SUPPLIED Bruce Smith has been elected Westland mayor with a 350-vote margin over nearest rival and incumbent councillor Andy Thompson. Former Westland Mayor Durham Havill gained a seat with 582 votes.

Source: Stuff October 10, 2016 03:22 UTC